: Time for some more Az Wheeling!
Azrckcrawler 03-03-2002, 09:08 AM Last week I went on a cleanup run with my club, picked up two truckloads of trash along a two mile section of wash (the one that parralels Trail 42). Pretty much accesable by the general public, lots of partying and shooting.
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02trail42/DSCN0032.JPG
Anyway here's a shot of all the trash we picked up (about 24 people).
Ok so this weekend I was ready for some rocks. We ran a new trail yesterday (just Zags and myself).
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0062.jpg
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0069.jpg
I love being the first one to run a trail, it's the hardest wheeling you'll ever do since you have to find the line. Also, with all the talk of gearing in the group let me say a GRS II, 5.29's and 35's isn't low enough for climbing stuff like this. My Petroworks clutch was :smokin:
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0082.jpg
Next time we go back I am going to try the line Zags took, he eased right up the fall.
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0091.jpg
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0101.jpg
Another ledge with easy, hard and extreme lines to take.
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0115.jpg
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0118.jpg
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0120.jpg
Gonna call this obstacle "The Twister". Full droop and two tires aren't touching the ground (just sidewall on the pass front).
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0134.jpg
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0144.jpg
Or maybe call it " The Toy Launcher" :eek:
Nice, Chris! Keep up the good work. And I agree that a GRS2 and 5.29's just can't keep up with the stuff you're tackling.....you need 200 or 250:1
TANKOMA 03-03-2002, 09:20 AM Sweet pix:) Nice to see Zags has a cage this time!!:eek: lol.
High5 03-03-2002, 09:20 AM man i need to move to az!!!! wek after week you like to rub our noses in it! oh well it lets us have nice dreams:flipoff2:
CrashLL 03-03-2002, 10:38 AM Sweet! Was that out at the White Tanks?
Azrckcrawler 03-03-2002, 10:44 AM Originally posted by CrashLL
Sweet! Was that out at the White Tanks?
Do ya see any trash in the pictures? No, it's out west, way out west. The Tanks are a dump, too many locals head out there to party, combine that with people stealing cars and burning them out there. There's a new car/truck/camper out there everytime I go. Only a matter of time before that place gets shut down.
Azrckcrawler 03-03-2002, 10:46 AM Originally posted by ZUK
Nice, Chris! Keep up the good work. And I agree that a GRS2 and 5.29's just can't keep up with the stuff you're tackling.....you need 200 or 250:1
Yeah, looks like it is time to start saving for a Klune. Anyone have one they need to sell? :D
pmurf1 03-03-2002, 11:45 AM Damn I should've gone! I just wasn't too keen on the drive out there again.
JackA 03-03-2002, 05:10 PM Cool pix.
Larry, the truck is looking good:smokin:
scwafish 03-03-2002, 05:11 PM Good to see you guys keeping it clean AND having fun...you are my personal hero! Been cranking away on the LWB, you may want to get the hide-a-bed ready.
twistedmetal 03-03-2002, 05:23 PM I'm up here in South Dakota. I just got done shoveling freakin snow before I got online! What is that you're wearing, a sweat shirt? My balls froze!
Anyway, so what part of AZ are all these sweet trails in? Must be somewhat close to phoenix, right? That's a long drive for me, but they look fun. Someday, I'll be calling on you.
Azrckcrawler 03-03-2002, 08:00 PM Originally posted by twistedmetal
I'm up here in South Dakota. I just got done shoveling freakin snow before I got online! What is that you're wearing, a sweat shirt? My balls froze!
Anyway, so what part of AZ are all these sweet trails in? Must be somewhat close to phoenix, right? That's a long drive for me, but they look fun. Someday, I'll be calling on you.
Whoa, too much info :eek: When I lived in Alaska I always wore pants when I shoveled snow, leave the shorts for summer :D All the stuff I run is around Phoenix. Longest drive for me is Florence Junction, about an hour from my house. Oh, and I am really not that fat, I got a shirt, sweatshirt and another sweatshirt over that, it was a chilly 60 degress that day.
Azrckcrawler 03-03-2002, 08:03 PM Originally posted by scwafish
Good to see you guys keeping it clean AND having fun...you are my personal hero! Been cranking away on the LWB, you may want to get the hide-a-bed ready.
Lol, get your sleeping bag ready, next weekend we are having a little campout/rockfest. Anyone want to have another picture throw down :D
I really apreciate the the research and hard work Azrckcrawler puts into finding trails and documenting them. Yesterday was my first chance to run a new trail, and that was a blast. That little yellow zuk is one cool rig.
It is a shame that alot of the best wheelin spots near town are getting so trashed. Thanks to the efforts of people like Azrckcrawler, there will be hardcore trails for us to run in the future.
4x4runner 03-03-2002, 10:11 PM Originally posted by zags
I really apreciate the the research and hard work Azrckcrawler Thanks to the efforts of people like Azrckcrawler, there will be hardcore trails for us to run in the future.
....and cool pictures for us to look at in the future. good work on the cleanup guys and thanks for posting the cool pics(snow on the ground here)--brad
Im4yotas 03-03-2002, 11:59 PM Anyone want to have another picture throw down?
Hell yes. We got CalROCS next weekend. Better make up for not having any competition from us Cali guys last time. If they don't call me in to work, I'll be there!
Azrckcrawler 03-04-2002, 05:36 AM Originally posted by Im4yotas
Hell yes. We got CalROCS next weekend. Better make up for not having any competition from us Cali guys last time. If they don't call me in to work, I'll be there!
That's pretty sad when you guys need a rockcrawling competition to compete with our normal four wheeling, but I guess if you guys only post 2 or 3 pics I got a chance :laughing:, bring it on!
Azrckcrawler 03-04-2002, 05:38 AM Originally posted by zags
I really apreciate the the research and hard work Azrckcrawler puts into finding trails and documenting them. Yesterday was my first chance to run a new trail, and that was a blast. That little yellow zuk is one cool rig.
It is a shame that alot of the best wheelin spots near town are getting so trashed. Thanks to the efforts of people like Azrckcrawler, there will be hardcore trails for us to run in the future.
Now if I can only find a way to get paid for doing this stuff.......
okcrawler 03-04-2002, 06:43 AM Originally posted by Azrckcrawler
Lol, get your sleeping bag ready, next weekend we are having a little campout/rockfest. Anyone want to have another picture throw down :D
Man I'm ready! I'm going for a personal extreme, we got 9" of snow Saturday morning (yea you BC guys can laugh, but for Oklahoma that's a big deal :rasta: )! Then I'll be headed your way Thursday. I'm planning snow drifts to rocks in 7 days :bounce2:.
Looks like I'll be on my own traveling from Oklahoma though. I found out this morning that Danny can't make it :(.
I'll be bringing my camera and taking lotsa AZ pics! Let the CA guys post competition pics, I still say AZ will KICK ASS!
scwafish 03-04-2002, 07:01 AM Now if I can only find a way to get paid for doing this stuff.
After reading the editors note in the last Fourwheeler it looks like the lost practically their entire veteran staff!!! They are looking for people who can write and take pics....THATS YOU BABY! If your site isnt a good "resume" I dont know what is...or just be a contributor, I got around $800 for articles with art (pics) from mags in the past. 4 articles=KLune :eek: I'll warn ya though they are SLOW to publish so you have to patient.
fatkid 03-04-2002, 09:01 PM So Cal...
Originally posted by fatkid
So Cal...
Is that the best you've got? floppin in the dirt? :flipoff2:
At least "GET IT" in the rocks:D
http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2002/2-02lmorningstar/Dscn0144.jpg
JK. see ya in April?
fatkid 03-04-2002, 09:40 PM Ya I'm weak, flopping 50 times in one weekend is gay:flipoff2:
TDS looks like a riot! I will definately be there next year. floppin your shiat and not a scratch. :)
Im4yotas 03-04-2002, 10:42 PM So Cal...
Hey, Fatkid. You gonna be at CalROCS? I have to work Sat and Sun, but would it be worth a 4hr drive to see the stock/modified class on Fri?
BTW, thanks for showing us (Gold Coast Cruisers) around the Tin Benders shop, and showing us the rigs a couple weeks ago.
Azrckcrawler 03-05-2002, 05:17 AM Originally posted by fatkid
So Cal...
Those front fenders are looking nice :D So when are you tubing the front end?
fatkid 03-05-2002, 07:20 AM I promiss the stock class will be worth watching, I plan on putting on one hell of a show. As for the fenders I'll give you an update of what's left of the sammy. As for tubing the front, who knows. Before I tube the front I have to use up my spare fenders and hoods I have at the shop, however the Zuk is going to get some tube work done on it today.:D
Tin Bender 03-05-2002, 11:22 PM Originally posted by Azrckcrawler
That's pretty sad when you guys need a rockcrawling competition to compete with our normal four wheeling, but I guess if you guys only post 2 or 3 pics I got a chance :laughing:, bring it on!
Pic contest my ass..... I for one think it's about time you PUT UP OR SHUT UP:flipoff2: Your trails do look purdy cool, but I think it's time that you get your "club" together and lets have it out in a "best of the rocks" comp. sometime REAL SOON:skull:
fatkid 03-05-2002, 11:29 PM Ooooooo... that sounds like a call out!:eek:
Bring it...
TIN:skull: BENDERS
Azrckcrawler 03-06-2002, 05:19 AM Originally posted by Tin Bender
Pic contest my ass..... I for one think it's about time you PUT UP OR SHUT UP:flipoff2: Your trails do look purdy cool, but I think it's time that you get your "club" together and lets have it out in a "best of the rocks" comp. sometime REAL SOON:skull:
That sounds cool, but will anyone show up? Jack was going to setup something in April. Any of you guys planning on cruising out?
Originally posted by Azrckcrawler
That sounds cool, but will anyone show up? Jack was going to setup something in April. Any of you guys planning on cruising out?
Last time I was at JV they stood around the Campfire and Talked about wheelin. They "alledegedly" ran Sledge, but then it cold and windy and they all went home. I think we scared them. :flipoff2:
JackA 03-06-2002, 07:02 AM Bring it. We can have a 2 part comp. One Cali spot and one AZ spot. Lets do it.
GET SOME:flipoff2:
oh ya, let the shit talkin' begin.................
fatkid 03-06-2002, 10:43 PM Most have been someone else, The TIN BENDERS have never been to the Hammers.:(
Originally posted by fatkid
Most have been someone else, The TIN BENDERS have never been to the Hammers.:(
Must have been the IRONBENDERS. they GET IT!:D
Where would they have the Cali competition? Certainly not JV:zzz: :zzz: Our malls have bigger speed bumps than that sandbox.:flipoff2:
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